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Giant Monster Messages

174 episodes - English - Latest episode: 28 days ago - ★★★★★ - 21 ratings

Podcast where a fan and a first timer find the messages in Giant Monster and kaiju Movies. We cover the history and what happens with King Kong, Godzilla, Gamera, and all those other Giant Monsters.

Structured format for each episode:
History
Plot
Talking Points
Messages
Final Thoughts
Listener feedback and thoughts

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Episodes

GMM: Son of Godzilla (1967)

February 05, 2020 18:00 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MB

Giant Monster Messages: Son of Godzilla (1967) Taylor and Joshua talk about moms, dads, and food distribution. Are we distributing the Son of Godzilla as food? Hopefully. Time 01:24 History 08:28 Plot 13:16 Talking Points 28:33 Messages 38:57 Final Thoughts 41:41 Listener Feedback Contact us at: https://giantmonstermessages.com/ [email protected] Twitter Facebook Main Theme and Stingers Written by Matthias Fluor https://mfluor.ch/ Art by Amanda Blanchard ...

GMM: Yongary, Monster From The Deep (1967)

January 19, 2020 03:50 - 43 minutes - 80.5 MB

Giant Monster Messages: Yongary, Monster From The Deep (1967) "I wonder if there was something symbolic in the butt bleed." Time 02:10 History 06:48 Plot 10:53 Talking Points 28:21 Messages 35:48 Final Thoughts 38:53 Listener Feedback Contact us at: https://giantmonstermessages.com/ [email protected] Twitter Facebook Main Theme and Stingers Written by Matthias Fluor https://mfluor.ch/ Art by Amanda Blanchard Special Thanks to: Teachers everywhere Au...

GMM: King Kong Escapes (1967)

January 01, 2020 17:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MB

Giant Monster Messages: King Kong Escapes (1967) Taylor asks Joshua a bunch of questions, we we talk about Sins and Rainbows in our episode for the 1967 film King Kong Escapes. Time 02:13 History 07:47 Plot 13:05 Talking Points 25:18 Messages 37:17 Final Thoughts 39:44 Listener Feedback Contact us at: https://giantmonstermessages.com/ [email protected] Twitter Facebook Main Theme and Stingers Written by Matthias Fluor https://mfluor.ch/ Art by Amanda Blan...

GMM: Gappa the Triphibian Monster

December 11, 2019 17:00 - 27 minutes - 49.9 MB

Giant Monster Messages: Gappa the Triphibian Monster (1967) We discuss the Prime Directive Issue and have thoughts about this 1967 film called Gappa the Triphibian Monster. Time 01:43 History 04:32 Plot 07:24 Talking Points 15:50 Messages 20:21 Final Thoughts 23:24 Listener Feedback Contact us at: https://giantmonstermessages.com/ [email protected] Twitter Facebook Main Theme and Stingers Written by Matthias Fluor https://mfluor.ch/ Art by Amanda Blancha...

GMM: Gamera vs Gyaos (1967)

November 20, 2019 17:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MB

Giant Monster Messages: Gamera vs Gyaos (1967) Taylor complains about having a real job now and Joshua thinks the kid could be the voice of god in our episode for the 1967 film Gamera vs Gyaos. Also, there is lots of talk about artificial blood. Time 02:30 History 07:35 Plot 12:32 Talking Points 26:41 Messages 36:18 Final Thoughts 39:21 Listener Feedback References History of Artificial Blood https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2738310/ Contact us at: https:...

GMM: The X From Outer Space (1967)

October 30, 2019 16:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MB

Giant Monster Messages: The X from Outer Space (1967) It's an episode full of conspiracies as our guides keep getting back to the sexism and think sometimes people should just take the hint from the 1967 film The X from Outer Space. Time 01:34 History 09:37 Plot 12:30 Talking Points 31:01 Messages 36:56 Final Thoughts 39:28 Listener Feedback Contact us at: https://giantmonstermessages.com/ [email protected] Twitter Facebook Main Theme and Stingers Written b...

GMM: Ebirah, Horror of the Deep

October 09, 2019 16:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MB

Giant Monster Messages: Ebirah, Horror of the Deep (1966) Taylor is asking for a lot of listener corrections in our episode for the 1966 film Ebirah, Horror of the Deep. Also, Joshua proves that the Condor isn't the worst kaiju. Time 01:34 History 12:14 Plot 17:25 Talking Points 26:49 Messages 30:52 Final Thoughts 32:24 Listener Feedback Contact us at: https://giantmonstermessages.com/ [email protected] Twitter Facebook Main Theme and Stingers Written by Ma...

GMM: Gamera vs Barugon (1966)

September 18, 2019 16:00 - 42 minutes - 28.9 MB

Giant Monster Messages: Gamera vs Barugon (1966) We discuss the legality of the name Karen in this episode for the 1966 film Gamera vs Barugon. Also, Legends and the Space-Time Continuum. Time 01:43 History 08:24 Plot 14:23 Talking Points 30:18 Messages 36:19 Final Thoughts 38:50 Listener Feedback References Let’s Get Small - Steve Martin The Scary Door - Futurama Contact us at: https://giantmonstermessages.com/ [email protected] Twitter Facebook M...

GMM: War of the Gargantuas (1966)

August 28, 2019 16:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MB

Giant Monster Messages: War of the Gargantuas (1966) We learn that Joshua has seen some movies, while also talking about lots of pokemon and Taylor forgets how to talk into a microphone in our episode for the 1966 film War of the Gargantuas. Time 04:04 History 12:56 Plot 16:33 Talking Points 27:45 Messages 38:20 Final Thoughts 40:21 Listener Feedback References Ishiro Honda: A Life in Film, from Godzilla to Kurosawa The Big Book of Japanese Giant Monster Movies Vol. 1 C...

T9: Relationships

August 07, 2019 16:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MB

Top 9 Relationships (Can't find my "Top 9" gif, so this will have to do) This episode we go over our top 9 relationships in giant monster movies. Joshua has a great idea. Contact us at: https://giantmonstermessages.com/ [email protected] Twitter Facebook Main Theme and Stingers Written by Matthias Fluor https://mfluor.ch/ Art by Amanda Blanchard Special Thanks to: Teachers everywhere Authors of the First Amendment

G-FEST XXVI Panel: Alien Invasion in Godzilla Movies

July 24, 2019 20:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MB

Taylor and Brian (Kaijuvision Radio) talk about alien invasion films that also have giant monsters. Contact us at: https://giantmonstermessages.com/ [email protected] Twitter Facebook Main Theme and Stingers Written by Matthias Fluor https://mfluor.ch/ Art by Amanda Blanchard Special Thanks to: Teachers everywhere Authors of the First Amendment

Return of Daimajin (1966)

July 10, 2019 16:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MB

Giant Monster Messages: Return of Daimajin (1966) We wonder if it's the same statue or just same spirit, and also realize that maybe don't laugh at an angry god in our episode for the 1966 film Return of Diamajin. Also, boats. Time 01:46 History 07:10 Plot 11:46 Talking Points 19:00 Messages 31:56 Final Thoughts 34:18 Listener Feedback References Ro: The Japanese Sculling Oar Contact us at: https://giantmonstermessages.com/ [email protected] Twitter Face...

GMM: Daimajin Strikes Again (1966)

June 19, 2019 16:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MB

Giant Monster Messages: Daimajin Strikes Again (1966) We wonder about birds in Japanese culture and talk about how tHis mOvie Is AbOuT fAmIlY in our episode for the 1966 film Daimajin Strikes Again. Yes, we cover the 3rd movie as the 2nd movie. Time   03:18 History 06:39 Plot 08:32 Talking Points 15:36 Messages 22:42 Final Thoughts 24:55 Listener Feedback References Japan, guns, and gunpowder Contact us at: https://giantmonstermessages.com/ GiantMonsterMessages@gmail....

FI: Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019)

May 31, 2019 06:28 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MB

First Impressions: Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019) We give our first impressions on Godzilla: King of the Monsters. There be spoilers here. Time 05:02 After Movie 07:22 Spoilers 12:50 Messages 16:53 Final Thoughts Contact us at: https://giantmonstermessages.com/ [email protected] Twitter Facebook Music by https://www.bensound.com/ Art by Amanda Blanchard Special Thanks to: Teachers everywhere Authors of the First Amendment

GMM: Daimajin

May 29, 2019 16:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MB

Giant Monster Messages: Daimajin (1966) We got Endgame Spoilers and red butt skin in our episode for the 1966 film Daimajin. We also cover greed, betrayal, and the price of rebellion. Time 03:27 History 08:58 Plot 12:37 Talking Points 23:17 Messages 30:29 Final Thoughts 35:34 Listener Feedback Contact us at: https://giantmonstermessages.com/ [email protected] Twitter Facebook Main Theme and Stingers Written by Matthias Fluor https://mfluor.ch/ Art by Aman...

GMM: Invasion of Astro Monster (1965)

May 08, 2019 16:00 - 1 hour - 59.2 MB

Giant Monster Messages: Invasion of Astro Monster (1965) Unification and individualism, finding humanity, and doing things for love are topics we cover, plus many more, in our episode covering the 1965 film Invasion of Astro Monster. Also, GMan is awesome enough to join us again. Time 01:47 History 25:47 Plot 30:52 Talking Points 52:33 Messages 01:11:34 Final Thoughts 01:19:13 Listener Feedback References Ishiro Honda: A life in Film A Critical History and Filmography of ...

GMM: Gamera (1965)

April 24, 2019 16:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MB

Giant Monster Messages: Gamera (1965) We learn the difference between a turtle and a tortoise in our episode for the 1965 film Gamera. We also discuss the difference between Intent and Innocence and Present and Future Kenny. Also, there is fire. Time 01:35 History 08:03 Plot 13:03 Talking Points 26:30 Messages 37:12 Final Thoughts 39:41 Listener Feedback References History of Daiei Big Book of Japanese Giant Monster Movies Contact us at: https://giantmonstermessages.c...

GMM: Village of the Giants (1965)

April 10, 2019 16:00 - 1 hour - 59.6 MB

Giant Monster Messages: Village of the Giants (1965) We have an interview with the owner of Villageofthegiants.net at the end of the episode. You must listen. It is great. Before all that, we discuss what we would do if we were giants and wonder if ability is what keeps evil in check. Time 01:57 History 07:12 Plot 13:25 Talking Points 28:12 Messages 36:56 Final Thoughts 40:10 Listener Feedback 49:04 Interview References MST3K episode 523 http://villageofthegiants.net/ ...

T9: Favorite Human Characters

March 27, 2019 16:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MB

Top 9 Favorite Human Characters This episode we talk over our Top 9 Favorite Human Characters from our first 50 films. 50 films! That's crazy. Contact us at: https://giantmonstermessages.com/ [email protected] Twitter Facebook Main Theme and Stingers Written by Matthias Fluor https://mfluor.ch/ Art by Amanda Blanchard Special Thanks to: Teachers everywhere Authors of the First Amendment

GMM: Frankenstein vs Baragon (1965)

March 13, 2019 16:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MB

Giant Monster Messages: Frankenstein vs Baragon Of course we Ask a Scientist. We also talk a lot about the original Frankenstein book, you should read it. And of course, lots of comparing to Godzilla, the only kind of talk you could get from two people who have seen every giant monster film up until this film, The 1965 Frankenstein vs Baragon. Also, should we watch Matango? Time 01:34 History 11:55 Plot 14:28 Talking Points 37:14 Messages 54:55 Final Thoughts 58:57 Listener Fe...

GMM: Ghidorah the Three-Headed Monster (1964)

February 27, 2019 17:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MB

Giant Monster Messages: Ghidorah the Three-Headed Monster (1964) We have off topic Spock, a surprise Ask a Scientist and Ask a Theologian segments, and discuss Power and Responsibility next to Faith and Hope in our episode for the 1964 film Ghidorah the Three-Headed Monster. Time 01:51 History 12:18 Plot 16:00 Talking Points 34:12 Messages 43:48 Final Thoughts 47:18 Listener Feedback References Eiji Tsuburaya : Master of Monsters Ishiro Honda: A Life in Film, from Godz...

GMM: The Creeping Terror (1964)

February 13, 2019 17:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MB

Giant Monster Messages: The Creeping Terror (1964) We argue about what constitutes a giant monster movie and discuss how narration makes the viewer lazy in our episode for the 1964 film The Creeping Terror. Time 02:20 History 08:19 Plot 11:51 Talking Points 25:55 Messages 29:53 Final Thoughts 31:36 Listener Feedback Contact us at: https://giantmonstermessages.com/ [email protected] Twitter Facebook Main Theme and Stingers Written by Matthias Fluor https://m...

Short News Episode

January 30, 2019 17:00 - 2 minutes - 2 MB

Things are happening and I tell you about them over a few minutes. It's about things happening right now and things happening in a few months. Here is a picture of one of the best giant monsters, enjoy!

GMM: Dogora (1964)

January 16, 2019 17:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MB

Giant Monster Messages (1964) We talk Diamonds and Coal in this episode for the 1964 film Dogora. We remind ourselves that there is no bad writing, and no matter what you tell us Mark Jackson is a Diamond Thief. Also, BEES BEES BEES! Time 02:16 History 10:40 Plot 14:40 Talking Points 26:12 Messages 33:47 Final Thoughts 37:11 Listener Feedback Contact us at: https://giantmonstermessages.com/ [email protected] Twitter Facebook Main Theme and Stingers Written ...

GMM: Mothra vs Godzilla (1964)

January 02, 2019 17:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MB

Giant Monster Messages: Mothra vs Godzilla (1964) There is a train, but you can't hear it, in our episode for the 1964 film Mothra vs Godzilla.  We discuss human trafficking vs kidnapping and ask is this is the best monster reveal in a monster movie. We also wonder if God plays no favorites. Time 01:27 History 15:03 Plot 18:32 Talking Points 35:50 Messages 43:34 Final Thoughts 45:35 Listener Feedback References Eiji Tsuburaya : Master of Monsters Ishiro Honda: A Life in...

GMM: Atragon (1963)

December 19, 2018 17:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MB

Giant Monster Messages: Atragon (1963) Taylor doesn't know how to talk, Joshua answers our questions for a Theologian, and there is far too much History and Nationalism in our episode for the 1963 film Atragon.  Time 01:24 History 15:31 Plot 18:58 Talking Points 31:01 Messages 39:05 Final Thoughts 43:54 Listener Feedback References Eiji Tsuburaya : Master of Monsters Ishiro Honda: A Life in Film, from Godzilla to Kurosawa Contact us at: https://giantmonstermessages....

GMM: King Kong vs Godzilla (1962)

December 05, 2018 17:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MB

Giant Monster Messages: King Kong vs Godzilla (1962) Taylor continues to mispronounce things, we look into the real and imaginary symbolism, differences, and similarities in our discussion for the 1962 film King Kong vs Godzilla. Yes, this covers both versions. Time 02:02 History 14:18 Plot 21:36 Talking Points 34:14 Messages 44:14 Final Thoughts 46:59 Listener Feedback References Eiji Tsuburaya : Master of Monsters A Critical History and Filmography of the Godzilla Ser...

GMM: Day of the Triffids (1962)

November 21, 2018 17:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MB

Giant Monster Messages: Day of the Triffids (1962) Our episode for the 1962 British film, Day of the Triffids contains lots of notes as well as forgotten notes. Trust us, it makes sense. Also, we discuss how this is a zombie movie. Time 01:33 History 06:33 Plot 13:34 Talking Points 33:25 Messages 43:14 Final Thoughts 47:15 Listener Feedback Contact us at: https://giantmonstermessages.com/ [email protected] Twitter Facebook Main Theme and Stingers Written by...

GMM: Jack the Giant Killer (1962)

November 07, 2018 17:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MB

Giant Monster Messages: Jack the Giant Killer (1962) Taylor Gesticulates while we learn that Joshua has been everywhere and seen everything in our episode for the 1962 film Jack the Giant Killer.  There are also some English burns. What exactly does that mean? Listen and find out. Time 01:40 History 08:13 Plot 12:44 Talking Points 28:43 Messages 35:13 Final Thoughts 38:02 Listener Feedback Contact us at: https://giantmonstermessages.com/ [email protected] Twi...

T9: Favorite Movies from the 50s

October 24, 2018 16:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MB

Top 9 Favorite Giant Monster Movies from the 1950s. We talk about our top 9 favorite Giant Monster films from the 1950s. Not what we think are the best, but our favorite. Also, which ones we were surprised made it and which ones we were surprised didn't. Contact us at: https://giantmonstermessages.com/ [email protected] Twitter Facebook Main Theme and Stingers Written by Matthias Fluor https://mfluor.ch/ Art by Amanda Blanchard Special Thanks to: Teachers everywhe...

GMM: Mysterious Island (1961)

October 10, 2018 16:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MB

Giant Monster Messages: Mysterious Island (1961) We ask who the giant monster is in this adaptation of the Jules Verne story where survival isn't enough anymore in our episode for the 1961 film Mysterious Island. Also, there are puns. Time 01:40 History 09:16 Plot 15:55 Talking Points 23:43 Messages 31:54 Final Thoughts 35:07 Listener Feedback Contact us at: https://giantmonstermessages.com/ [email protected] Twitter Facebook Main Theme and Stingers Written...

GMM: Mothra (1961)

September 26, 2018 16:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MB

Giant Monster Messages: Mothra (1961) Taylor has a horrible time with Japanese and we find out movie advertising was weird at the time of making this 1961 film Mothra. We ask if Nelson is an evil version of Carl Denham, and why does a god let good people get hurt? You know, easy questions. Time 01:29 History 16:36 Plot 21:09 Talking Points 37:33 Messages 50:31 Final Thoughts 52:40 Listener Feedback References Eiji Tsuburaya : Master of Monsters A Critical History and F...

GMM: Gorgo (1961)

September 12, 2018 16:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MB

Giant Monster Messages: GORGO (1961) We discuss blacklisted writers, giant monster movies and the Hollow Earth theory, and we almost forget our favorite characters in this episode for the 1961 film Gorgo. Time 01:22 History 13:14 Plot 18:25 Talking Points 26:37 Messages 36:02 Final Thoughts 38:17 Listener Feedback References The making of Gorgo Contact us at: https://giantmonstermessages.com/ [email protected] Twitter Facebook Main Theme and Stingers Wr...

GMM: Reptilicus (1961)

August 29, 2018 16:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MB

We find out that Joshua is quite the cultured person, while we also ask a scientist and wonder what was happening in Bismarck, North Dakota in the 1960s to have a premier of the 1961 Denmark film Reptilicus. We also discuss the possibility that Reptilicus is a Xenomorph.   Time 01:35 History 13:50 Plot 16:55 Talking Points 29:25 Messages 35:39 Final Thoughts 38:20 Listener Feedback Contact us at: https://giantmonstermessages.com/ [email protected] Twitter ...

FI: THE MEG (2018)

August 20, 2018 16:00 - 10 minutes - 7.34 MB

First Impressions: THE MEG (2018) We give our first impressions for the new giant monster film THE MEG. Well, we at least try to. Taylor forgets to record the first time. Time 02:43 After Movie 05:20 Spoilers 06:53 Messages 09:30 Final Thoughts Contact us at: https://giantmonstermessages.com/ [email protected] Twitter Facebook Music by https://www.bensound.com/ Art by Amanda Blanchard Special Thanks to: Teachers everywhere Authors of the First Amendment

GMM: KONGA (1961)

August 15, 2018 16:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MB

Giant Monster Messages: KONGA (1961) We discuss Pride and Greed, Kong A and Kong B, and get lots of listener feedback in this episode for the 1961 film, KONGA. Time 01:53 History 09:38 Plot 15:29 Talking Points 29:33 Messages 40:25 Final Thoughts 44:09 Listener Feedback References Promotional Interview with Herm Cohen Contact us at: https://giantmonstermessages.com/ [email protected] Twitter Facebook Main Theme and Stingers Written by Matthias Fluor ht...

GMM: Attack of the Giant Leeches (1959)

August 01, 2018 16:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MB

Giant Monster Messages: Attack of the Giant Leeches (1959) What would you do if you were given all the money in the world? What makes us human? These are the types of questions we ask ourselves in this episode for the 1959 film Attack of the Giant Leeches. We also get real America all up in here. Time 02:05 History 11:44 Plot 19:05 Talking Points 33:42 Messages 41:35 Final Thoughts 44:44 Listener Feedback References MST3k 406 Contact us at: https://giantmonstermessages...

GMM: The 30 Foot Bride of Candy Rock (1959)

July 18, 2018 16:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MB

Giant Monster Messages: The 30 Foot Bride of Candy Rock (1959) We discuss out England is jealous of America, the power of the people, and time travel in this episode for the 1959 film The 30 Foot Bride of Candy Rock. Time 02:02 History 08:53 Plot 15:43 Talking Points 30:09 Messages 41:26 Final Thoughts 43:26 Listener Feedback Contact us at: https://giantmonstermessages.com/ [email protected] Twitter Facebook Main Theme and Stingers Written by Matthias Fluor...

GMM: The Killer Shrews (1959)

July 04, 2018 16:00 - 49 minutes - 33.7 MB

Giant Monster Messages: The Killer Shrews (1959) We pick our favorite Jerry moments before throwing other thoughts to the shrews. We also question if Dennis Quaid is in this film before discussing how people cope with stress and fear.  There is also a fight between a Scientist and a Theologian. Time 02:04 History 08:00 Plot 11:32 Talking Points 32:21 Messages 42:40 Final Thoughts 46:23 Listener Feedback References: MST3k: 407 The Killer Shrews Smurf Zombies Contact us ...

GMM: The Giant Gila Monster (1959)

June 20, 2018 16:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MB

Giant Monster Messages: The Giant Gila Monster (1959) We go over our favorite characters, alternate film titles, and discuss Manifest Destiny in this episode for the 1959 film The Giant Gila Monster. Time 01:48 History 08:30 Plot 13:49 Talking Points 23:57 Messages 30:19 Final Thoughts 33:44 Listener Feedback Contact us at: https://giantmonstermessages.com/ [email protected] Twitter Facebook Main Theme and Stingers Written by Matthias Fluor https://mfluor.c...

GMM: The Giant Behemoth (1959)

June 06, 2018 19:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MB

Giant Monster Messages: The Giant Behemoth (1959) We ask a Theologin and review the good and bad science in our episode for the 1959 film The Giant Behemoth. Time 01:39 History 05:55 Plot 11:17 Talking Points 23:52 Messages 30:54 Final Thoughts 33:34 Listener Feedback References: The Dinosaur Filmography by Mark F. Berry Radiation in fish Contact us at: https://giantmonstermessages.com/ [email protected] Twitter Facebook Main Theme and Stingers Writt...

GMM: The Crawling Eye (1958)

May 23, 2018 16:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MB

Giant Monster Messages: The Crawling Eye (1958) We discuss psychics and bad wingwomen in this episode for our first british film, The Crawling Eye from 1958. Also, Joshua thinks way too much about this film and makes it great. Time 01:25 History 06:57 Plot 08:59 Talking Points 26:01 Messages 34:54 Final Thoughts 39:45 Listener Feedback Contact us at: https://giantmonstermessages.com/ [email protected] Twitter Facebook Main Theme and Stingers Written by Matt...

GMM: Varan The Unbelievable (1962)

May 09, 2018 16:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MB

Giant Monster Messages: Varan The Unbelievable (1962) WOOOOOOOO AMERICA! We talk about the lack of flying and bad scientist in this episode for the 1962 film Varan The Unbelievable. Time 01:39 History 05:09 Plot 07:30 Talking Points 16:28 Messages 24:31 Final Thoughts 27:51 Listener Feedback References A Critical History and Filmography of Toho’s Godzilla Series - David Kalat Contact us at: https://giantmonstermessages.com/ [email protected] Twitter Face...

GMM: Daikaiju Varan (1958)

April 25, 2018 16:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MB

Giant Monster Messages (1958) In this episode we talk about the originally made for TV film Daikaiju Varan from 1958. Taylor mispronounces many words and we discuss how the atomic option never was an option. Time 01:25 History 12:32 Plot 18:25 Talking Points 28:59 Messages 44:44 Final Thoughts 48:20 Listener Feedback References: A Critical History and Filmography of Toho’s Godzilla Series - David Kalat Embracing Defeat: Japan in the Wake of World War II - by John W. Dower...

GMM: Earth vs The Spider (1958)

April 16, 2018 23:13 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MB

Giant Monster Messages: Earth vs The Spider (1958) We learn more about Spiders, Terry Masson, and that there is no bad writing. We also find out that Taylor knows nothing about electricity and that his is our first teenager story. Time 01:21 History 12:38 Plot 17:43 Talking Points 32:06 Messages 40:08 Final Thoughts 43:48 Listener Feedback References MST3k 313: Earth vs The Spider Spider Silk Contact us at: https://giantmonstermessages.com/ GiantMonsterMessages@gmail....

GMM: War of the Colossal Beast (1958)

March 28, 2018 16:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MB

Giant Monster Messages: War of the Colossal Beast (1958) We talk suicide, bad science, regret, and get more non-answers in our episode for the 1958 film War of the Colossal Beast. Time 01:24 History 04:06 Plot 07:56 Talking Points 22:42 Messages 29:18 Final Thoughts 32:42 Listener Feedback References MST3k 319: War of the Colossal Beast Suicide Prevention Line: 1-800-273-8255 Contact us at: https://giantmonstermessages.com/ [email protected] Twitter F...

INT: JAWS 3D (1983)

March 18, 2018 16:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MB

Interview: JAWS 3D (1983) The Carolina Theatre is nice enough to let me interview people going to watch JAWS 3D where we find out what the people think the message this movie or the monster is trying to tell us.  Also, thank you to everyone who stopped by and let me interview them. Contact us at: https://giantmonstermessages.com/ [email protected] Twitter Facebook Main Theme and Stingers Written by Matthias Fluor https://mfluor.ch/ Art by Amanda Blanchard Special Th...

GMM: Attack of the 50ft. Woman (1958)

March 14, 2018 16:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MB

Giant Monster Messages: Attack of the 50ft. Woman We play everyone's least favorite game "Quiz Joshua on Perry Mason" and learn that he has a new creaky couch. We also rank the characters on the Skittles Ranking System and talk about relationships in our episode for the 1958 film Attack of the 50ft. Woman. Time 01:35 History 08:23 Plot 13:01 Talking Points 26:04 Messages 41:13 Final Thoughts 48:24 Listener Feedback Contact us at: https://giantmonstermessages.com/ GiantMonst...

GMM: The Mysterians (1957)

February 28, 2018 17:00 - 1 hour - 68.1 MB

Giant Monster Messages: The Mysterians (1957) GMan joins us for our discussion of the 1957 film The Mysterians. We talk pacifism, the Cold War, and Joshua keeps us on track with Fraggle Rock. Time 01:39 History 22:51 Plot 29:12 Talking Points 50:45 Messages 1:24:43 Final Thoughts 1:36:36 Listener Feedback References Books: Ishiro Honda: A life in film, from Godzilla to Kurosawa Eiji Tsuburaya: Master of Monsters Contact us at: https://giantmonstermessages.com/ Gia...

GMM: The Amazing Colossal Man (1957)

February 14, 2018 17:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MB

Giant Monster Messages: The Amazing Colossal Man (1957) We find a new measurement for a good B movie with the ARKOFF method, Ask a Religious Person, and determine that heart growth needs to be proportional in our discussion for the 1957 film The Amazing Colossal Man. Time 01:24 History 07:30 Plot 11:02 Talking Points 27:37 Messages 39:32 Final Thoughts 42:34 Listener Feedback References History of Skin Grafts https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1129479-overview?pa=XHh...

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